Scientists Take Swing at Golf Ball?s Dimples
It turns out that the design of those little indentations on golf balls is more important, and more complex, than the average golfer may imagine.

Tiny dimples on golf balls are a big topic for scientists
It is safe to say that most golfers have not thought twice about the little dimples on their golf balls. Fortunately, engineers at Arizona State University and the University of Maryland have been doing some thinking for them by creating a computer simulation of the way air flow affects a ball's speed and trajectory. It turns out that the design of those little indentations is more important, ...

ROLLING ALONG: Ailing economy hasn't hurt local golf courses
Golf is taking a hit in other parts of the country because of the ailing economy, but not in Central Louisiana, according to local golf club pros.

Around the Lompoc Valley
Lompoc YFL Fundraiser The Lompoc youth football league is holding a raffle to give away a 2008 Honda Civic LX Coupe in order to replace several pieces of valuable equipment that were damaged at the beginning of the season. The equipment is required in order for the group to remain part of the Central Coast Football Association.

Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation December 2008 Events
214 parks, 10 community centers, 5 golf courses, 4 museums and much more, you'll find there is always something to do with Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation.

Sports Briefs
Baywood to host Last Hurrah golf tourney Baywood Country Club, which will close its doors forever at the end of the year, will host a Last Hurrah Golf Tournament and party on Friday, Dec. 19.

Vandals once again target local golf course
PLATTSBURGH ? For the third time this year, vandals targeted the Barracks Golf Course, this time causing as much as $45,000 in damage. Earlier this week, a concerned dog-walker called authorities after spotting an array of destruction on the popular greens.

Like America, Golf Course Development Costs rise, but Celebrity Still Sells
The costs to develop an 18-hole golf course in Europe, the Middle East and Africa has increased by more than 20 percent in the past three to five years, KPMG Golf Advisory Practice's latest Golf Course Development Cost Survey revealed.

Mt. Bachelor at 50; Sunday Reader: From butte to ski resort
Before all the resorts, golf courses and restaurants stamped Central Oregon as a recreation mecca, there was Mt. Bachelor ski area ? or, as it was known in 1958, Bachelor Butte.There also was lumber and a Nordic passion for skiing that people like Nels Skjersaa and Emil Nordeen, who worked side by side in the old Shevlin-Hixon mill, brought with them from the old country.

Delcastle bidding lands hard feelings
Golf course's operators feel spurned by county

Cablevision To Launch Four HD Channels From NBCU
Cablevision Systems this week will launch six new channels from NBC Universal, including four in HD: CNBC HD, USA HD, Sci Fi Channel HD and Bravo HD.

Rockford builders sentenced for breaking and entering crimes
Two Rockford area contractors were sentenced recently for their roles in several breaking and entering burglaries.

Deals fly off the shelves at Dallas CityStore
If you need a bargain this holiday season ? and really, who doesn't? ? the city of Dallas may have a deal for you.

Off-road expert deputy urges caution after mother-daughter fatalities at Jawbone
Deputy Bill Hull of the Kern County Sheriff's Office Tehachapi Substation, who is trained to patrol on off-road vehicles as a member of the Sheriff's Off-Road Vehicle Team, said riders should wear safety gear always, and they never should ride above their ability or that of the vehicle. During this time of year, he said, ?There are thousands of [off-road] people in the desert.? Among the ...

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2008 By The Numbers
The 2008 PGA Tour season has long since been over. But we can just now digest all of the statistics.

Keeping son?s memory alive
It has been 10 years since young Seth Burton lost his life on Apple Valley Road on the afternoon of a scheduled cross-country meet.

Economy affects Palms upgrade
Plans for renovations to upgrade Palms Resort Saipan into a five-star international hotel are still underway, but the timeframe for completing the project will need to be extended.

All Dates for this Event:
Trinity Health Auxiliary will host a Masquerade $5 Jewelry Sale: Today from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Trinity Health Hospital Skywalk. Proceeds will benefit the auxiliary.

Community Sports Calendar - November 26
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